Research Media explains why infographics are becoming the tool of choice when it comes to impactful science communication to policy makers and the public.
Visualising science: the infographic
12/12/2014
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Q&A: Spotlight on the Zimbabwe Evidence-Informed Policy Network (ZeipNet)
01/12/2014
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Nyasha Musandu recently sat down with Ronald Munatsi, Director of ZeipNet, to discuss their role in facilitating the mainstreaming of evidence into policy-making processes in Zimbabwe.
Can science be open to everyone?
19/11/2014
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Dr Ben Skuse investigates how social media platforms like ResearchGate and increasingly ambitious citizen science projects like the Encyclopedia of Life are spurring a new inclusive scientific culture that embraces the public in the scientific process – open science
Research Uptake Symposium and Training Exchange
14/11/2014
News & Opportunities
The Research Uptake (ResUp MeetUp) Symposium and Training Exchange has issued two exciting calls for proposals to contribute to the forthcoming event. The event will convene in Nairobi, Kenya from 9-12 February 2015.
PEC programme concludes, but a toolkit remains
07/11/2014
Templates & Toolkits
The Think Tank Initiative’s Policy Engagement and Communications programme has produced a toolkit that contains resources and materials to help plan, package and disseminate research. It includes reflections from think tanks and mentors.
The final curtain: Policy Brief Week 2014
31/10/2014
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Thanks to everyone who has been following Policy Brief Week 2014 here on R2A. It’s been a great week with lots of interesting content and discussion on the site and through social media. We hope everyone feels like they know a little bit more about writing effective policy briefs.
Is the age of the Policy Brief over?
30/10/2014
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What does the ever increasing availability of an internet connection mean for a policy brief? Policy Briefs have become a popular means for researchers to speak to policy audiences, but there are reasons to suggest that their popularity may be declining.
Five top Policy Brief resources, guides and articles of yesteryear
29/10/2014
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In the spirit of using old knowledge to inform the new, we have gone through our archives to bring you the five top resources, guides and articles of yesteryear. Let us know if you think we have missed something!
‘What ifs…’ and worries encountered whilst writing Policy Briefs
28/10/2014
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In this post Laura ffrench-Constant argues that many of the perceived problems researchers face when writing policy briefs can be unpacked and even solved with some careful consideration and the right advice.
How to plan, write and communicate an effective Policy Brief: Three steps to success
27/10/2014
Guides & Tutorials
This guide outlines how to make the most of your policy brief, by using strategic planning and targeted engagement with policy actors, to help you achieve positive policy influence.
Play the R2A twitter game: Policy Brief Conundrums
26/10/2014
News & Opportunities
As a means of bringing into focus the need for clear and effective messaging within policy briefs we are launching a twitter game as part of Policy Brief Week: #r2aconundrums.
BIGD explore tools for effectively communicating research
24/10/2014
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A recent workshop at BIGD aimed at providing participants a basic understanding of research communication, while also introducing a range of appropriate channels and tools.
Paula Fray
Shubha Jayaram
Sue Martin
Maria Balarin
James Harvey
Emily Hayter
Susan Koshy
Ronald Munatsi
Ajoy Datta
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